Petri Data Study sponsored by Cayosoft
The State of Free Microsoft Identity Tools
Research conducted by Petri sponsored by Cayosoft measuring the effectiveness of Microsoft identity threat detection and change monitoring tools.
The survey reveals free tools lack real-time detection and comprehensive Microsoft platfor visibility.
The State of Free Microsoft Identity Tools Survey, conducted by Petri, highlights an important reality in today’s hybrid enterprise landscape: many organizations rely on tools that provide periodic snapshots of their security posture and lack the real-time detection and continuous coverage needed to keep pace with modern identity-based threats.
Is Your AD and Entra ID Strategy Leaving You Exposed?
Active Directory and Entra ID are the backbone of enterprise IT—but a new survey from Petri reveals that most organizations are dangerously underprepared for today’s hybrid identity challenges.
The findings are a wake-up call: outdated tools, manual processes, and weak recovery plans are putting organizations at risk of prolonged downtime, preventable data breaches, and skyrocketing costs. Over half of IT teams lack effective automation and fall short on security best practices.
- Where IT teams are falling short in resilience, security, and efficiency
- The real-world risks of relying on legacy tools
- A practical roadmap to modernize hybrid identity management
- How solutions like Cayosoft help close critical gaps before it’s too late
The survey paints a picture of widespread fragmentation and fatigue in identity security operations.
- Many teams rely on a patchwork of scripts, logs, and standalone scanners that require manual effort to maintain.
- Tools often overlap or leave coverage gaps between on-premises and cloud systems.
- Budget pressures and tool sprawl compound the issue, forcing teams to prioritize cost and simplicity over depth and automation.
The expanding attack surface requires more coverage.
